Winter Salad Recipes That Will Brighten Up Your Plate

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Winter salads are a perfect way to brighten up your plate when the weather turns cold. With hearty ingredients and robust flavors, these salads go well beyond leafy greens, showcasing seasonal produce like roasted squash, citrus fruits, and earthy root vegetables.

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a festive addition to your holiday table, this collection has everything you need. Get ready to enjoy the cozy side of healthy eating, and explore how these colorful, satisfying salads can keep you feeling fresh and nourished all winter long.

Brussel Sprouts Shaved Salad with Apples

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This Brussels Sprouts Shaved Salad is crisp and healthy. Apples and shallots give it a crunchy texture, while candied walnuts and pomegranate seeds provide plenty of flavor. This is a great fall recipe you can make in just 20 minutes.

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Cranberry Jello Salad

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Cranberry Jello Salad is a classic holiday dish that’s both visually appealing and delicious. Its bright red color and sweet-tart flavor make it a perfect addition to any holiday table.

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Winter Salad with Apples, Spiced Candied Pecans, Cranberries and Goat Cheese

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This winter salad is always a hit at my holiday parties! A great combination of sweet, sour and tangy flavors from Tanimura & Antle Artisan® lettuce, green apples, spiced candied pecans, dried cranberries and goat cheese. Drizzled with a homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette! The kind of salad you’ll get excited to eat!

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Winter Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

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A Winter Salad bursting with sweet earthy flavors of blackberries, pears and walnuts. Then topped with some salty feta cheese and a tangy Meyer lemon vinaigrette. A vibrant salad to chase those winter blues away!

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Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

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A bright, refreshing fall salad with apples, bacon + the most amazing candied pecans. Perfect for the holidays!

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Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad

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Try this Roast Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing for your next Sunday lunch! Terrific as a side or as a meal, this is a really magical combination of flavors.

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Winter Pear Salad

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So hearty with so many feel-good ingredients! Lemon rosemary chicken, brussels sprouts, pear and a honey dijon dressing!

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Winter Fruit Salad Recipe

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This winter fruit salad is wonderfully refreshing and loaded with all the best fruits of Autumn and Winter. The “dressing” is lip-smacking good! It’s sweetened with honey so there is no processed sugar here. You’ll definitely get a healthy dose of fruit with this salad and you’ll be running for a refill!

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Winter Salad with Roast Pears and Vanilla Vinaigrette

Winter salad with roast pears and vanilla vinaigrette in a white bowl.
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Tender greens topped with roast pears, spiced nuts, and a sultry vanilla vinaigrette would make a gorgeous addition to your holiday table.

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Winter Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

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This easy Winter Salad recipe is full of winter fruits and nuts like pecans, pears, and cranberries, and topped with a homemade vinaigrette.

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